Reviews of John Hopkins University, Bologna Center | Italy

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Isabel B

Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
International Relations, Graduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning Italian a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your Italian?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Great, I enriched my English and learned Italian fluently

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Julie C

John Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
International Relations, Graduate, SAIS campus

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

nice to have your own place

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

there is no housing at the university.

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pavlo b

University of Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
International Relations, Graduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

A private grant

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings<br> A private grant

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

accomodation

Nightlife, Telephone, Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:

was more expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

no

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pauliina

John Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
International Relations, Graduate, SAIS

Overall

I wish I had known...

Nothing

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Go for it!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Highly recommend

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Julie C

John Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
International Relations, Graduate, SAIS campus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Government assistance

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

italy is expensive

Telephone, Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Housing, Food:

was more expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

nope

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Julie C

John Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
International Relations, Graduate, SAIS campus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

NA

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